MellowFarmer
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My best sun hit the front yard so I'd like to build a very affordable tall fence quickly- Any advice tips etc greatly appreciated!
Easy Poor Man's Fence?
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UncleBuck
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how tall and what purpose? does it need to block sight? meet city codes? what's the purpose of the fence?
MellowFarmer
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I just bought a house 
so no more Landlord crap but there is a 200' cedar tree in my back yard that only gives me full sun on half the yard until noon 
I have an ad on CL for someone to take the tree down for furniture wood, but I think it's too much work involved so it's a long shot and my front yard sits happily in the sun all day, on a nice East-West path. I could get 20 trees growing nice but want to avoid sleeping in my front yard this Fall and what Hater's do here which is put up a big sign on their lawn My Neighbor grows Weed with an Arrow..
however, my one side neighbor is badly hiding their own one tree... it's kinda cute how badly... so not worried except they might want more than one come Fall...
I want a 6' Fence that at the very least someone passing (quiet neighborhood, no through traffic, foot traffic is rare) would have to stop and peer in long enough to confirm yes, the only house on the street with a tall front fence is indeed the one the fresh blooming cannabis is at. I don't supposed anyone has a way to stop that lol? I know it is just a deterrent, their will be adequate security.
so no more Landlord crap but there is a 200' cedar tree in my back yard that only gives me full sun on half the yard until noon I have an ad on CL for someone to take the tree down for furniture wood, but I think it's too much work involved so it's a long shot and my front yard sits happily in the sun all day, on a nice East-West path. I could get 20 trees growing nice but want to avoid sleeping in my front yard this Fall and what Hater's do here which is put up a big sign on their lawn My Neighbor grows Weed with an Arrow..
however, my one side neighbor is badly hiding their own one tree... it's kinda cute how badly... so not worried except they might want more than one come Fall...I want a 6' Fence that at the very least someone passing (quiet neighborhood, no through traffic, foot traffic is rare) would have to stop and peer in long enough to confirm yes, the only house on the street with a tall front fence is indeed the one the fresh blooming cannabis is at. I don't supposed anyone has a way to stop that lol? I know it is just a deterrent, their will be adequate security.
MellowFarmer
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UncleBuck
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got it.I just bought a house
I have an ad on CL for someone to take the tree down for furniture wood, but I think it's too much work involved so it's a long shot and my front yard sits happily in the sun all day, on a nice East-West path. I could get 20 trees growing nice but want to avoid sleeping in my front yard this Fall and what Hater's do here which is put up a big sign on their lawn My Neighbor grows Weed with an Arrow..
I want a 6' Fence that at the very least someone passing (quiet neighborhood, no through traffic, foot traffic is rare) would have to stop and peer in long enough to confirm yes, the only house on the street with a tall front fence is indeed the one the fresh blooming cannabis is at. I don't supposed anyone has a way to stop that lol? I know it is just a deterrent, their will be adequate security.
that's going to be expensive to build, especially if you want it to last more than one season.
are you thinking long term here, or short term? and what kind of budget?
MellowFarmer
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I hope to build it myself? I can do short term, I honestly have a 5 year plan into a much better outdoor growing suitable residence and a 6 month plan out of poverty lol -I am hoping this summer's harvest will net me enough green paper to build a greenhouse among other things like get a huge tree chopped down -if I can ever get them into the ground (last year this time they were over my head!)
MellowFarmer
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OH and budget is what I can find out of my already sad garden budget... free wood off CL kind of budget
MellowFarmer
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Thanks, didn't really think about that since no Homeowner's Assoc... let me check.
CannaChameleon
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premade fence panels are relatively cheap and look fairly nice - ive seen 6ft by 6ft panels for as little as £12. The price does escalate fairly quickly when you need a decent length but the timber to create something similar yourself will probs set you back more (and would be a pain in the ass). I would have a builder lay a 2ft balast wall to make it sturdy and look good - this would probably add value to the property aswell if thats something your interested in.
MellowFarmer
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This is messed up, I'm running for City Council! I don't believe for one minute this isn't to keep me from having privacy, Fire my Ass???!
How Tall Can A Fence Be?
Tall, solid fences built next to sidewalks cause neighborhoods to look walled-in, and this detracts from the appearance and quality of the community. Fences built too high can also create safety concerns. They may increase the chances for a fire to spread by making it more difficult for fire personnel to access a property in order to fight fires. Although a fence greater than 6 feet might add more privacy, it also provides criminals with more cover and can create an unsafe environment.
Fences, walls and hedges are generally limited to a height of six feet around back yards and a height of three feet in front yards. Exceptions may be made by the Planning Department and require the notification of adjoining property owners. For more information, refer to Chapter 17.14 of the Zoning Ordinance, Fence, Wall and Landscape Standards.
go rent a lift and a chain saw and cut down the tree. 200 bucks for the lift. and that tree looks around 70 - 90 feet. should be that hard to do or just take all the branchs off it for now tell next yr. cheaper then a fence or get a dof and a eletric fence. get a pack of dogs.
kpmarine
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This is why I will live on county land when I buy my own place.
kpmarine
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Dropping a 90 foot tree in sections is not something for the weekend lumberjack to attempt lightly.
greenlikemoney
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Here's an idea......have the cedar tree taken down with the trunk/body of the tree dropped in 6' sections.......have it sawed into posts and slats......build a fence out of it....conform to codes.....great looking fence and it smells nice also. Well, it won't smell as nice as what is behind fence #1, but you get the idea.
MellowFarmer
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No, it is a job
